Stephanie Russell

Experience

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  Canadian Armed Forces / Forces armées canadiennes

  Jun 1998 - now

  Captain

  • Develop training program in accordance with training directives;• Schedule and assign qualified instructors to individual classes;• Assist and supervise instructors in the preparation & presentation of classes;• Advise senior management and co-ordinate special training projects, exercises and events;• Ensure supply, administration and training orders and procedures are carried out in accordance with current regulations, policies and directives;• Hire and ensure proper professional development of all unit staff;• Implement organizational management plan;• Work with multiple stakeholders to ensure the achievement of project and organizational goals;• Coach\mentor junior officers on leadership development;• Implement strategies to foster teamwork and collaboration across virtual platforms;• Deliver training primarily relating to leadership, conflict management, human rights, and instructional technique. Show less

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  Statistics Canada

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

  Pay & Compensation Advisor

  • Verify regular and supplementary pay;• Provide guidance and advice relating to pay and benefits;• Trained and supervised staff in the payment of 2500 First Nations census workers during the 2006 Census.

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  Canada School of Public Service

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2016

  Finance & Administration Officer

  • Develop and maintain tools to assist with the management of the regional budget;• Create monthly variance reports on the status of the regional budget;• Use SAP and BI reporting tools to perform financial transactions and produce reports;• Research and recommend cost-saving solutions to management;• Responsible for information management within the regional both hard copy and virtual;• Responsible for material management of 5 offices within the region;• Responsible for real property management of 5 offices;• Regional OSH representative;• Developed regional procedures for all main work areas including: accommodations, procurement, finance, information management and information technology;• Create and maintain documents associated with the procurement of goods and services;• Serve as first level regional contact for AV and IT issues;• Conduct in person and virtual training on the use of technology including video conference, WebEx, GCdocs, GCconnex and internal systems;• Develop & implement communication and marketing strategy for the region's learning events;• Analyze client department learning needs and recommend suitable learning programs and events;• Plan, organize and deliver special learning events. Show less

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  University of Alberta

  Oct 2016 - now

  • Oversee program management of academic priorities• Perform SWOT analysis in creation of annual reporting and business planning• Lead implementation of strategic plans related to administration activities• Build and maintains strategic relationships with external and internal networks • Develop and management of departmental university budgets• Develop and management of financial controls, processes and records• Complete annual financial statements and responds to audit requests• Manage all budget expenditures and revenues for all funds • Continual review of administrative practices and implementation of process improvements• Pay and Human Resource administration for over 500 faculty, academic and support staff for both University and AHS.• Coaches and mentors direct reports; inclusive of training and development/succession plans and performance appraisals• Develops performance management plans and conducts reviews/monitors when required• Acts as the Health Information Act and FOIPP officer• Develop communication strategies, oversee website and digital presence• Oversee department-lead activities and plan events• Advise on space and capital resources Show less • Provide Human Resources Administrative advice and support to over 400 staff• Communicate with staff with regard to University of Alberta HR policies and procedures, respective collective agreements and legislation;• Manage competition processes and follow through;• Monitor and ensures that the performance appraisal/probationary review process is complete• Identify training and development needs and coordinates implementation;• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll activities;• Stay informed of FOIPP legislation and assists with FOIPP requests;• Develop and maintains expert knowledge in PeopleSoft HCM, and the Recruitment and Advertising Database (RAD);• Collaborate with administrative team on recommending and implementing administrative changes;• Advise Assistant Chair on strategic human resources planning within the department; Show less • Organize and coordinates various research based events;• Create and maintain master records of non-salary research files;• Advise principal investigators and finance coordinator of over-expenditures and assist in clearing them;• Familiar with expenditure guidelines for various granting agencies and ensure PI compliance;• Contribute to the development and maintenance of website material;• Assist in the graduate student application process;• Compile correspondence, program materials pertaining to graduate student/program;• Monitor admission statistics and generate reports as needed; Show less

  • Academic Department Manager

    Mar 2018 - now

  • HR Coordinator

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Research and Graduate Education Administrator

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
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  No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation

  Feb 2019 - now

  Human Resources Consultant

  • Participate in strategic planning process and advise on human resource needs;• Use strategic HR management when advising senior leadership;• Conduct Job analysis and HR forecasting;• Execute workforce plan as applied to recruitment, personnel management, and termination;• Implement performance management system;• Provide advice to senior leadership on employee relations;• Establish leave policies;• Establish pay scales and compensation package for employees.